General Orientation Questions

 
When will I receive my orientation confirmation?

Once you have completed the online registration form, you will receive an automatic email confirmation.

How do I know which orientation to attend?

First year students must attend one of the following orientations: June 3, 5 or 7. Transfer students must attend the June 25 orientation.

What if I can't stay the whole day? What do I need to attend?

It is very difficult to complete everything that you need to if you are not here for the entire day.  It is in your best interest to attend the entire orientation session. You will not only make connections with faculty, staff and fellow students, but you will also take care of confirming your registration and taking your student ID picture. If you must miss any of the program, you must make special arrangements in advance to ensure you are ready when the academic year arrives. Please call 215-489-2215 or email the orientation office to make these arrangements.

May I bring a friend to orientation?

You will be divided into a small group of students where you will meet new students. You will participate in various activities with only this small group; your friend cannot come with you.

Commuters

Do I have to come to all of the orientation sessions?

You will still need to complete all checklist requirements including diagnostic testing. You are encouraged to attend the entire session to meet other commuters, learn more about the campus and help new students become familiar with the area.

Course Registration

What courses should I take?

Your advisor will walk you through the required courses for your major.

Do I need to have my course schedule done before orientation?

Your advisor will work with your during the orientation process to help develop a schedule that best works with your needs. Do not feel that you need to come to orientation with a complete schedule.

Residence Halls

May I see my assigned room?

No. There are summer camps on campus so rooms are being used. However, sample floor plans are available for each residence hall. We will also offer a residence hall tour, but you will not be able to see your assigned room — just a sample room on campus.

Who is my roommate?

Roommate information will be sent out in the middle of July. Specific questions will be answered during orientation.

Placement Testing

Do I have to take the Math placement test?

Yes, all students have some type of math requirement. Unless you have transferred credit for college algebra course, or for the specific prerequisites, the placement test is required for placement. 

Do I have to take the English placement test?

Students are required to complete the SAT Essay. Exceptions are as follows:

 

• Students who have received transfer credits in English Composition
• Students who have received a score of 3 or better on the AP English exam

How do I take these placement tests?

Our Placement Exams are administered at orientation. It will be a part of your scheduled day when you come to campus on orientation.

Transfer Students

Do I have to attend orientation?

The Orientation program on June 25 will help you complete your schedule, get your ID card and have a detailed tour of the campus. You'll be grouped with other transfer students just like you!